Spouse: Autumn Koy played quarterback for his father at Mission High School and served as head coach of the Eagles for the past five seasons. Detmer was 30-19 over 5 years. That I was honest and always had their best interest at heart, even if it meant TOUGH LOVE. He was definitely one of the pioneers, Detmers eldest son Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. Kentucky high school football stadiums turned on their lights Monday night to salute Robbie Lucas. I am very excited.". Other than the two hours every so often we had to compete against each other, we had both had a lot of respect for each other and our programs. The Associated Press Sports Editors have awarded him with national Top 10 honors for column writing four times, including first place in both 2017 and 2018. Afterward, a dejected John Calipari fulfilled his postgame responsibilities to the media with an Tonight's 68-66 loss to Vanderbilt stinks, but the question on everyone's mind right now is, how is Cason Wallace? Dave Campbell's Texas Football reveals its 2023 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high school football program. With the 68-66 loss to the Commodores, Kentucky is now Jerry Stackhouse was emotional in his postgame press conference, his first after a win in Rupp Arena. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. In (Mondays) meeting, I asked how many freshmen played in a varsity game (last season). 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. We had seven of them and five of those played pretty regularly. DELCIA LOPEZ, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS, JOHN DAVENPORT, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, BILLY CALZADA, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, JOSE BARRERA, STAFF / EXPRESS-NEWS FILE PHOTO, Marvin Pfeiffer, Staff / San Antonio Express-News, BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, HELEN L. MONTOYA, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News, John Davenport / San Antonio Express-News. Just like everywhere else, they just need a few more kids to participate. Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. I want them to know I gave everything I had for them and I did my best to help them become the best man, friend, Husband, and Father they could be. Coach Lovelady played high school football at South Gwinnett from 1989-1991 and then played at West Georgia from 1991-1994. Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp recap the Texas high school football coaching carousel so far, take a way-too-early look ahead to 2023, and more. WebATHLETIC COORDINATOR. 34-19 (W) Southwestern @ Simon Kenton On 9/3, the Southwestern varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Simon Kenton (Independence, KY) by a score of 34-19. I saw where I failed. We will advertise the position and start gathering candidates, Close said. Close said no timeframe has been set to replace Basile, but he noted that the districts board of directors regularly scheduled meeting was Monday. Helping the player and or student succeed in life was his life calling. Enlisted in US Navy and served 4 yrs, then graduated from Pima Community College, Destinee (27), Annelise (24), Arthur (23), Nico (21), Played: Safford High school. District Professional Development Calendar, Somerset Independent Board Meeting Calendar. Basile has been a familiar face on the sidelines and coaching booths throughout the region since the 1980s. Started Coaching career at Grapevine Middle School in 2016. Less than a month after resigning as the varsity football coach at Bishop McCort Catholic, Brian Basile will make a return to the sidelines for the 2020 gridiron season. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. That did not happen, so now, it all comes down to Saturday's regular-season finale at Arkansas. It got me a job. Finally healthy, junior F DeYona Gaston has Texas on the verge of Wagner searching for breakthrough at state girls basketball tournament, Texas A&M tops Mississippi, keeps hopes of SEC title alive. I want our players to finish the season with a deeper love for their teammates and a real understanding of what it means to pour yourself out for something larger than yourself. Bruce could go 0-10 every year and no one would say anything because he is the kind of person you want your kids to be coached by, Bezek said. Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School. Additionally, Koy brings NFL experience to the mix. As a head coach, he compiled a record of 235-141-2 in 35 seasons in Texas. That they saw me as an example of how to live a life of integrity. Get exclusive insight from the best team of reporters in the Lone Star State! Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. New faces joining WKYT, The CW Lexington at anchor, weather desks, Lexington police officer arrested, charged with abusing a child, Man charged in murders of Kentucky police officers kills himself in jail, officials say, Whiskey fungus suit: Court orders county to halt Jack Daniels barrel warehouse, High school basketball playoffs: Predictions for every region as the Boys Sweet 16 nears. Basile officially resigned as the Golden Eagles coach on Monday. Clay Clevenger (second from left) was announced as the new Somerset High School football coach on Wednesday. Born Hubert Detmer Jr. in Beaumont and immediately dubbed Sonny by his maternal grandmother, his family moved to Indiana before he turned 2. The interim tag was removed and Lucas went on to lead Somerset to five straight region titles and state semifinals appearances. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. The 2023 Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament will return to College Station this summer. Mark Stoops opened his Monday press conference by sharing his thoughts with Lucas family and the Somerset community. I think everybody feels that. 2 Lexington Catholic vs. No. NFL Players Coached: 1. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF, NBR - Sonny Detmer watches football players at Cornerstone Christian School run through drills during practice on Thursday May 12, 2005.Detmer is returning to Somerset High School as a consultant for the football team and athletic program. We have some good, young coaches in place on the staff, Basile said. Koy takes over a team that finished the 2020 season with a 2-7 overall record, 1-3 in District 14-4A Division I. A senior-laden group paved the way for that team. Technology, Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links toLightspeed, Self Service Password Reset Instructions 7 Great Crossing and No. KSTP-TV, LLC "A lot of guys got thrown into the Friday night atmosphere as young kids. "We're going to come up with a system that utilizes the kids' talents and put them in the best situation we can offensively and defensively," he said. The Briar Jumpers, one of the oldest football programs in the state with a proud 116-season history, have been to the state finals six times with the 2019 championship, four runner-up finishes under John Cain around the 1980s and the other runner-up under Lucas in 2009. He was a junior high coach in 1998before entering the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. There are a lot of good things happening at Somerset High School, including football.. I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. Somerset head coadh Sonny Detmer (right) discusses a play on the field during the first half of their non-district football game with Boerne at Bulldog Stadium on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Pass-happy spread offenses wouldnt become the norm until around the turn of the millennium. Tucson, AZ Pueblo High school. Dec 21, 2022. Copyright 2023 PIAA. Photos courtesy of Action Shots Photography. John Davenport / San Antonio Express I want my players to always know that while I was trying to get the most out of them on the field every single day, that I also prepared them for life after football. Somersets coaching staff suggested a lights-on tribute in Lucas honor at high school football fields across Kentucky on Monday evening. In two seasons at Somerset, Basile led the Golden Eagles to a 3-13 mark. Players (129) Staff (5) Sonny Detmer. Its kept me a job. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Pennsylvania Coaches' Association. His Crimson Crushers teams had back-to-back 10-3 records with District 6 Class 2A runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2017. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. SOMERSET, Ky. (LEX 18) Somerset High School Head Football Coach Charles 'Robbie' Lucas passed away over the weekend after battling illness. Coach Robbie Lucas, two of our players, Jase (Bruner) and Kaiya (Sheron), were very close to Coach Lucas and his family, what a great man, said Kentuckys head coach. Lasting legacy for sure!. Shortly after he passed away, tributes poured in from around the Commonwealth. I hope that when they look back that they say I cared about more than football and I taught them it's more than just a game. Linebackers. From there he accepted a basketball scholarship at Florida State, but after failing to get much playing time, decided to finish his college studies at Southwest Texas State (now Texas State). Somerset head coach Robbie Lucas died on Sunday. Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas was named the 2019 Commonwealth Journal Co-Coach of the Year. In high school he starred in four sports, and he returned to his native state after earning a scholarship to play baseball and basketball at Wharton County Junior College. Professional Development, Google Classroom and Other G Suite Tools PD Session with Laura Raganas, Google Classroom and Other G Suite Tools PD Session with Ashley Judd (1), Google Classroom and Other G Suite Tools PD Session with Ashley Judd (2). This story was originally published November 14, 2022, 10:43 AM. So in an era when most coaches feared the two bad things that could happen when throwing the football, Detmer became obsessed with capitalizing on the good one, and he kept at it for five decades. Caleb Lowndes For Somerset High School Safford, AZ Coaching: Mt. Hometown: Foyil, OK He held assistant football coaching positions with Central Cambria, Greater Johnstown, Richland and Conemaugh Township at the high school level. What do you want your players to remember about you as a coach? Call. If the collegiate thing doesnt work out, my children come first. WebGreg Tepper and Matt Stepp recap the Texas high school football coaching carousel so far, take a way-too-early look ahead to 2023, and more. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. Kentucky could have clinched the No. Coach Bruce Larson died Sunday at the age of 58. Their father could have retired decades ago. Theres no truth to the rumor that Brian Basile rolled into his new job as Somersets head football coach in an old police car with Sam Zambanini riding shotgun. Football has been the best thing thats ever happened to me by a lot, Lucas said. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. He said he might return to coaching in an assistant role at the college level one day. Somerset's Basile steps down as football coach. The experience he gained throughout four decades as a football coach on the high school, college and professional indoor levels led Brian Basile to reevaluate his role at Somerset Area High School. "I want to use what the kids bring to the table to put them in a situation where they can succeed.". Basile knew he couldnt devote as much time as hed like to the time-consuming duties as a head coach. DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF delopez@express-news.net. One of the most important men in my life. Heres what you need to know. 3 Sport Athlete at Irving Macarthur High School. Grapevine, TX Grapevine Middle school. Basile believes the foundation is in place for the Golden Eagles to take another step forward. 3 seed in next week's SEC Senior Night was spoiled in Rupp Arena when Vanderbilt handed Kentucky Basketball a shocking loss in the Wildcats' home finale in Lexington, 68-66. 550 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0708. He was even a former Golden Eagles player himself, competing in the mid-1980s. Like a lot of pioneers, though, Detmer had to wait a while for the rest of the world to follow. I just had the greatest seat to watch it, Lucas said after the game. "He has been on the staff for years and coached other sports such as rifle and track, so his connection to the kids will be a great asset.". All Rights Reserved. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. I saw the mistakes. Head Coach. School District of Somerset Superintendent Mark Bezek said Larsons impact went beyond the football team record. Somerset went 13-2 and advancedto the state semifinals in 2014 under Landis, who is now the head coach at North Star. Games cannot end on a defensive penalty. He was a great man and his players adored him. "Seeing how these coaches like Steve (Costea), Bob (Landis) and Brian (Basile) ran things, along withSam Zambanini and Rick Flyte, who were assistants on Brian's staff, to be around coaches like that and learn from them, it was fortunate for me to be around those great coaches from the area," Urban said. Website powered by WebMechanix. HELEN L. MONTOYA/STAFF. Highlights from all 6 Somerset County high school football camps. Somerset Football Roster 2022-23 Players (129) Staff (5) Do you have a team photo? 3 seed in the SEC Tournament with a win over Vanderbilt. Running backs, offensive line. I didnt want to believe it, said student-athlete Owen Parnell. The head football coach at Somerset High School has passed away. To see player spotlights please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. Kentucky quarterback Kaiya Sheron threw the game-winning touchdown, giving the school its first state championship in its 116-year history. Assistant Coach. He truly cared who you were, and it didnt matter if you were a football player, hockey player, band.. During his podcast appearance, Lucas reflected on the lessons he learned as a brash young head coach. BILLY CALZADA / STAFF, Southwest Football Coach Sonny Detmer with son, quarterback Ty Detmer. But hed taken a nontraditional route to his first gig as a wide receiver in the semi-professional Continental Football League, the San Antonio Toros helped put him on staff at South San so he could pay his bills and he didnt see much use for conventional wisdom. Larson helped the school win three state football titles. Low 33F. Rick Molina. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer Wade and Alice Houston are known from hoops. A player and 1990 graduate of Lincoln County High School, Lucas got his first head coaching gig with the Patriots in 2002 after a few years as an assistant at Somerset. If I dont coach, Ill survive. Basile, who has three children, including two who are age 10 and 6, will focus on his family. I should have saw them anyway, but at that time I was hell-bent for leather that, Were going to take this school and were going to get better. And I couldnt get anybody to follow me and therefore I was back at Somerset in 17 months.. Somerset football coach Robbie Lucas, who led Briar Jumpers to 2019 state title, has died By Jared Peck Updated November 14, 2022 1:10 PM Somerset High School Then at Southwest in the mid-1980s, he used the right arm of his oldest son to take it to another level. WPBK.com reports that Lucas died after battling cancer. Coach Lucas has been a part of the SHS football program for more than 20 years and served as its head coach the last 14 seasons. Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. The facilities were great. Maybe Detmer isnt the only man responsible for modern football as we know it. A pass interference call as the clock ran out helped set up Sherons 20-yard pass for the score. Like Basile, Urban will be forced to deal with low numbers as the Golden Eagles eye their first winning season since 2015. Breaking news. A seasoned gridiron veteran is going to lead the Somerset Area School Districts varsity football program. Southwestern 34 Simon Kenton 19 Final Box Score Sep 4, 2022 @ 3:17pm He can be reached at 814-532-5083. Lucas learned those lessons well, earning a career mark of 118-78 with a 114-62 record at Somerset and eight region titles. Grief counselors will be a Somerset High School on Tuesday for students and staff. Urban wants to showcasethe talents of his athletestaking the field each day in practice and on Friday nights. and last updated 4:16 PM, Nov 14, 2022. I would love for my players to remember me by teaching the next generation something that I have taught them. The experience he gained throughout four decades as a football coach on the high school, college and professional indoor levels led Brian Basile to reevaluate his role at WebStaff - Somerset Independent Schools Home > Staff Staff FORMS & LINKS Business and Finance Technology Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links to Lightspeed Self Service He released an instructional DVD for passers, and he teamed with longtime college coach Hal Mumme to conduct an annual camp in El Paso every year for more than a decade. History of playing/coaching: WebLearn about Somerset High School football recruits in Somerset. College:The University of Tulsa SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. The Somerset High School football coaching job came open after the tragic and unexpected passing of long-time head coach Robbie Lucas, who led the Briar Jumpers program for 14 seasons. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. San Diego, CA Monte Vista High School. 5 Sonny Detmer wasnt just ahead of his time. Urban, 54,was an integral part in starting the Somerset youth football program in the 1990s. Somerset Football Staff. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Follow him on Twitter @ARipple_DAsport. Going back after I got fired I went back and became an assistant and it was invaluable, Lucas said. He was even a former Golden Eagles player himself, competing in the mid Lucas served as head coach at Somerset HS for 14 seasons, leading the Briar Jumpers to the programs only KHSAA championship, the 2A title in 2019 over traditional state power Mayfield. San Diego, CA Sahuaro High school. Kentucky's freshman point guard went down with a right lower leg injury at the 18:14 mark in the second half and did not return. All District Utility for Baseball in 2011. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. "I am just humbled, honored and blessed for the opportunity," said Urban. He was not with the Briar Jumpers for their playoff game on Friday at Lexington Christian. We are saddened to hear about the passing of beloved Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas. 22 TCU held on to beat Texas, denying the ninth-ranked Longhorns a chance to play for a share of the Big 12 title in Saturday's regular-season finale. longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81. TCU 1983-1991, University of Minnesota 1992-1996, Head Coach Texas State 1997-2002, Purdue University 2003-2005, Texas A&M University 2006-2007, A&M COnsolidated HS 2008-2009, Sam Houston State 2010-2011, University of New Mexico 2012- 2017, Georgia Southern University 2018-2020, Spending time with Janet, walking/jogging, golf, traveling, spoiling our grandchildren. Shooting 32 percent overall from the field and 3-19 from deep were certainly a couple of them, as was losing Cason KSR's last Rapid Reaction from Rupp Arena is a sad one after Kentucky Basketball came up short on Senior Night against Vanderbilt. But Im always looking for that next challenge and pursuit of excellence.. Urban was approved unanimously by the Somerset Board of Directors on Monday as the new football coach, replacing Brian Basile, who stepped down in Februaryafter two seasons. WebStaff Page - Somerset High School Somerset High School Staff Directory First Name: Last Name: Title: Location: Department: To see a listing of all staff please click on submit. He loved Texas high school football and was such a great influence to so many, Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. Partly cloudy skies. Basile coached at Frostburg State University as an assistant for six seasons. Player: Texas A&M 2008-2011 Coach: 2012 Assistant Offensive Line, Skyline HS 2013-14 Offensive Line, Richardson HS 2015-2017 Offensive Line, Duncanville HS 2018-2020 Offensive Coordinator, Skyline HS. Somerset football coach Brian Basile stepping down after 2 seasons, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. But after coming back to Somerset where hed already coached three times as a consultant 15 years ago, he took over the full-time head coaching duties again in 2007. Were all nasty dudes. Opening-night mismatches set table for epic 11th Region semis. To read the 2022 season preview please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. Somerset is very appreciative for Coach Basiles work over the past two seasons, Golden Eagles Athletic Director Scott Close said. He previously had coached on the New Richmond football staff from 2001-2007, with the final four seasons there as head coach. A longtime assistant, Lucass head coaching career at Somerset began with an interim tag in 2009 when then-coach Jay Cobb resigned abruptly just before the start of the season. Special Teams Coordinator Longoria takes over. Bishop McCort coach Brian Basile talks to reporters after a 22-7 loss against Bishop Guilfoyle on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Mansion Park in Altoona. I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. One of a kind coach, father, friend and human. What you want your players to remember you for as a coach? Somerset Athletic Director Scott Close said Urban can provide the spark Somerset football needs. Carl Richardson, Jr. is entering his 9th year as Head Football Coach at H. Grady Spruce High School and was tapped as Campus Athletic Coordinator in It was about being a good student, a good citizen, said former Somerset student-athlete Andrew Leumann. One of a kind coach, father, friend and human. That feeling never gets old.. Wednesday, July 7, 2004. Follow him on Twitter@Masty81. And that it was always about much more than just football. This weekend the Kentucky high school football coaching fraternity sadly lost another member. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Sonny Detmer, middle, and his sons, Ty, left, and Koy Detmer, who have many years of NFL experience between them. "Jeff is a great hire for Somerset," Close said. Xs and Os meant nothing to him, Somerset defensive coordinator Jared Swearingen said in an email to the coaches. Tournament semifinals at EKU on Saturday to pit No. Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. I hope the next generation can see that and use that part because I dont know that you can come into this halfway and give half your heart to anything. Sonny Detmer (left) works with son Ty Detmer when Detmer was in high school at Southwest. I love to travel. Ty Detmer shattered almost every state passing mark in the book with the Dragons, and he went on to do the same thing with NCAA records at BYU, where he won the 1990 Heisman Trophy. I still have two young children, and Im involved in a lot of activities and I dont want to miss that, Basile said. This is his third time working with the district. They are currently running the Ty & Koy Detmer Football Camp at Cornerstone Christian School. Larson had been head coach since 1999 and took the team to several state tournament appearances. Already without Sahvir Wheeler for a sixth straight game, Kentucky Basketball will likely have to finish the job against Vanderbilt without point guard Cason Wallace, who exited Wednesday night's contest with 18:14 remaining on the clock. Ihave always enjoyed the game and have been a student of the game. Even after his teams started winning games by slinging the ball around high-school stadiums like nobody ever had seen before, and even after two of his sons smashed passing records en route to college glory and solid professional careers, the states aerial offensive revolution was still years away from taking hold. Lucas, who coached the Briar Jumpers' football team for the past 14 seasons, guided the Somerset football program The Wildcats were a 10-point favorite at tip-off and needed a win to clinch the No. Tucson, AZ Cienega High school. Koy Detmer, Jr., a sophomore at Somerset is the school's quarterback. That weighed into it. 8 Frederick Douglass against traditional powerhouse Madison Central. The camp runs through Friday, and students are still being accepted. Abby Pattison led all scorers with 14 points and Mia Bradshaw added 12 points as No. But the 62-year-old Basile also realized that family commitments to his two young children came first. 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Words cant describe how much I and everyone else in our community appreciates you, I love you coach. Family and then football. His mother wanted him to go into banking, but as he once told the Express-News, he wasnt much for desks. Having tried out for the football team on a lark while at Wharton, his rsum as a wide receiver was impressive enough to get a call from the Toros, who offered him $150 per game. In five years at Bishop McCort Catholic prior to joining the Somerset staff, Basile had a 32-27 mark. WebAll-time football coaching wins John McKissick of Summerville holds all-time lead with 620 wins. WebNew Head Coach: Daniel Longoria Koy Detmer is moving on to coach Somerset. Tucson, AZ Empire High school. He was also recognized as the Wisconsin Coach of the Year and honored by the NFL.This is tough for our community, Bezek said. Somersets winning drive started on its own 14-yard line with just 28 seconds left. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. WebCollege Players Coached: 41. I saw where I stumbled. Over 16 seasons at the high school football level, Morris compiled an The kids won this. Basile said he enjoyed his brief tenure with the Golden Eagles. Also coaches Baseball at GHS. When he became a high school football coach in the late 1960s, the best way to stay employed was to run some version of the ground-oriented Wing T or the wishbone. CALL. In fourteen seasons Lucas won 114 games and had a pair of 14-win seasons, including his first in 2009, one that ended with a state runner-up finish. Film tells rest of their success story. Tucson, AZ Pima Community College. Game-winning touchdown drive makes Somerset a state champion for the first time, Support my work with a digital subscription. Somerset football coach Brian Basile stepping down after 2 seasons Adam Ripple The Daily American 0:04 0:25 Brian Basile has coached football at nearly every level. "I am humbled that the administration, school board and community have given me this opportunity. 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